WORLD OF TEST
INTELLIGENT DIAGNOSTICS FOR MODERN DRIVE SYSTEMS
Bearings are subjected to complex loads and stresses that occur in electric motors so having an accurate picture of diagnostics provides a crucial indicator of the overall condition and reliability of a motor. In addition to developing
condition monitoring systems for operators, Schaeffler is now also working with OEM customers such as Siemens on joint offerings to increase the availability of machinery and equipment. According to Dr Stefan Spindler, CEO Industrial of Schaeffler, both companies are playing an instrumental role in driving digitalisation forward in the industry while keeping their focus on customer value. The collaboration combines
Sidrive IQ, a digital platform for drive systems from Siemens, with Schaeffler’s experience and expertise in designing,
certainty and precision. “This cooperation and
automated exchange of algorithm-based diagnostic data is one of the first of its kind in the industrial IoT,” said Hermann Kleinod, CEO of Siemens Large Drives Applications. “It’s a great example of a new dimension of cooperation among established technology companies.”
❱❱ The Industrial Internet of Things is being used for performing real time bearing performance diagnostics for drive train systems
manufacturing and servicing bearings. Sidrive IQ integrates a number
of functions into one system and augments drive systems with AI-based analytics and
digital content. The integration of Schaeffler’s analysis service for automated bearing diagnostics in Sidrive IQ makes it possible to determine the bearing condition with greater
With the help of well-founded insights and specific information, operators can quickly determine whether the drive system can continue to operate or whether, in the event of impending damage, the bearing needs to be replaced immediately or can wait for the next maintenance interval. This reduces maintenance
effort and cost, and most importantly, unplanned and costly downtimes can be prevented.
4MM SAFETY SOCKETS FOR TESTING AND MEASURING
A new range of panel-mount sockets with a unique profile will supplement the existing assortment of measuring products on offer from Stäubli Electrical Connectors. If a user decides to fit a socket by punching out a hole instead of using a round head drill bit, a double D type thread will act as an anti-twist safeguard, thus simplifying the process. A standard round hole with current dimensions can also still be used as normal. Orange has been made
available as an additional standard colour for use within the e-mobility industry. The new sockets are 100% compatible with the current range of Stäubli products. A new and improved material
is now also being used for Stäubli sockets and will bear the UL classification V0 as opposed to the HB-rated
❱❱ New sockets with anti-twist safeguard and V0 classified material are now also available in orange for use in the e-mobility industry
material used to date. Fitting sockets made of V0 classified materials will also make the UL certification process easier for the whole device. A new selection of
sockets with shorter contact pins has also been made available for use with measuring devices where installation space is limited. These sockets are now 5.5 mm shorter than current models.
❱❱ The socket range is fully compatible with test instrumentation available from Stäubli
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